Kenya

Dr. Musuva takes the helm following the departure of Dr. Tim Theuri, whose fixed-term contract as CEO concluded on February 8th, 2026.

The validation follows a Joint External Evaluation conducted in September 2024, which assessed the country’s capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats.

The new CELSI Warmers will play a vital role in keeping babies warm from the moment they enter the unit, with hospital officials setting an ambitious target of reducing hypothermia rates to below 10 percent.

The partnership builds on a Memorandum of Collaboration signed last year under the Global Oncology Initiative, which set the foundation for comprehensive cancer management improvements at the regional referral facility.

The blast destroyed significant portions of his facial soft tissues and bone structures, leaving him in critical condition and fighting for his life.

An abdominal aortic aneurysm develops when the aorta, the body’s largest artery, weakens and enlarges as it passes through the abdomen.

The Spectra Optia Apheresis Machine performs red cell exchange, a specialized procedure that removes damaged red blood cells from patients and replaces them with healthy ones.

Medical professionals will now conduct tests for liver function, kidney function, cardiac markers, and tumour markers directly at the facility.

AGC Tenwek Hospital operates 17 operating theatres alongside 44 ICU and HDU beds, providing critical care capacity that few facilities in the region can match.

The initiative represents a collaborative effort between JOOTRH, the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.